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Замена Windows: Сравните типы, сбережения, контракторы и больше

Posted: 07 May 2011 07:00 AM PDT

If you’re like most homeowners in the U.S., you’ve noticed your energy bills keep increasing while the efficiency of your home steadily decreases. This may not spell disaster for your property yet, but over the years that energy loss takes a toll — 20% to 30% of your utility bills, no less. So how can you stop throwing money out the window?

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The answer’s simple: replace those energy-draining windows this year. A licensed replacement window contractor can determine if an upgrade is needed for your home’s windows and doors, namely by looking at:

  • Your energy bills. Bills over $200 for an average-sized single-family home, for instance, likely indicate energy loss.
  • Your existing window quality. Single-pane windows have been outdated for some time.
  • Heat loss in the window frames, glass and rest of the home. An energy audit helps this as well.

To find out how much replacement windows cost in your area, click here.

Indeed, the costs may be well worth it.

Average Savings on Replacement Windows

So how much can you save? The savings in energy costs will be different for every home, but the national average for replacing single-pane, clear-glass windows with Energy Star replacement windows runs from $126.00 to $465.00 per year.

The average savings for replacing clear double-pane windows with Energy Star coated replacement windows ranges from $27.00 to $111.00 per year. Other factors matter, too. Your heating and air conditioning systems, siding and type of roofing all impact the loss of energy.

Here’s an easy way to think about it. If you have old drafty windows, you will reduce your energy costs by replacing them with well-fitted, more efficient ones. The better the windows, the more you’ll save. Because approximately 30% of your home’s energy is lost through old windows, you should be able to save 30% on your energy costs. Therefore, you can apply that to the price tag of your new windows, since they’ll continue to save you money for years to come. Five years is five times the savings of the first year.

Types of Windows and Energy-Efficient Features

When you go window shopping, you’ll see that there are many types of replacement windows available with a range of features. A good rule of thumb is to purchase the most energy-efficient windows you can afford. They will save you the most on energy costs and last the longest. The labor to install windows is the same for all kinds of windows, cheap or expensive.

Here are some basic features of energy-efficient windows:

  • The best replacement windows are rated Energy Star.
  • They should be double-pane or triple-pane windows.
  • Double- and triple-pane windows can have argon or krypton gas between the layers for insulation.
  • Your window frames should be made of vinyl, fiberglass, wood or metal.
  • Each kind of window will have spacers and sealers to provide stability and insulation.
  • All windows can come with clear glass, or glass coated with tint or low E coating.
  • The very best replacement windows have intercept spacers, or a U-channel frame that reduces energy loss.
  • Intercept spacers also keep the window seal in place to avoid gas loss and keep the edges of the glass warmer.

You Also Save on Federal Rebates

You can also save with green remodeling tax credits. For installation of qualifying efficient windows in 2011, you can get $500 back, or %10 on the first $5,000 you spend. For windows installed in 2010, you can receive up to $1,500, or %30 on the first $5,000 spent. Rebates on the state level may also apply; check your state’s energy department incentives for more information.

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Национальная выставка 2011 оборудования

Posted: 06 May 2011 12:29 PM PDT

Одно наши любимейшие случаи на доме конструируют и remodeling цепь торговой выставки национальная выставка оборудования. Следующая неделя оно пинает в Vegas и устроители говорят что это должно быть одной из самых больших выставок, котор нужно датировать. Они описывают его как был одной из самых глубоких и самых разнообразных выставок в виду того что она дебютировало 66 лет тому назад. Это одна из самых лучших выставок, котор нужно погулять по мере того как будочки типично более малы и плотно и они имейте много экспонентов которые фактически изобретатели их продукта и они все надеясь что они получают тот один большой заказ для распределения от большого розничного торговца коробки или национального домашнего центра который примут их дело к следующему уровню. NHS фактически 9 выставок в 1 и один из самых больших растущих этапов категория лужайки и сада.

Изыскивать изобретательный рассекатель комнаты? Попробуйте стену веревочки!

Posted: 06 May 2011 11:38 AM PDT

Если вы живете или работаете в большом, то открытое пространство как просторная квартира, одна из самых больших препон создает стены и различные области (доверите мне--Я говорю от из первых рук опыта!) И если вы арендуете космос, то, вопрос будет даже более трудный потому что вы вероятно не хотите проинвестировать много деньги в стенах здания традиционных. Конечно, вы можете использовать книжные полки для того чтобы помочь создать иллюзион стен, но если вам в большом космосе и нужны несколько созданных областей, то это правоподобно непрактичное разрешение. Зарегистрируйте Morgan дома кирпича и дотла остроумной идеи: rope стены. Morgan создал стены веревочки для того чтобы помочь Shelly Leer, создателю ModHomeEc (и близкию друг C&H!) кордон с космосов в ее новой мастерской драпирования. Открытый пакгауз больш для проектов и типов, но Shelly необходимые отдельно космосы для ее офиса, комнаты инструмента, etc. поэтому Morgan предложили стены веревочки как стильный но недорогой путь распределить с частей пакгауза.

Moving цены к новому дому на другой стороне страны

Posted: 06 May 2011 09:00 AM PDT

Ahhh the dream of starting somewhere new.

The idea of getting up and moving across the country has probably popped in the minds of every person in America at one point in their life. The grass is always greener is a concept and way of thought that all of us fall into at some point. And it’s usually probably true if you live in, say Detroit, and want to move to California.

Of course there is no exact answer to this question. Every situation is unique. However there are ball park answers. Moving quotes and building estimates are always at your disposal – even though building costs are usually a well kept secret.

Moving into a custom home

Depending on the location of your new house, your cost could vary greatly, but as long as your not planning to build a house on the set of Beverly Hills 90210 you should be able to build from anywhere between $80.00 – $100.00 per square foot.

Here is the breakdown of the various costs of building a house:

% of Cost 25 25 25 12.5 12.5
Fee Type Labor Material Land Cost Builder Profit Builder Overhead

Juggling these costs is something a builder must be very good at. And you and your contractor can work and negotiate together to figure out how to weight all of these different costs so that it best suits you. When in talks with your contractor, you should try to keep a spreadsheet of all of the different costs so you can stay organized. Remember that you are in charge, and that your final say is what goes.

Once you get all of your numbers down pat, and you’ve worked it out with your contractor, it’s time to start thinking about the actual move. Building your house is only the first step; making the move is what you have to do next. Like building a house, fees are subject to your specifications and requirements.

Moving into an existing home

Moving across the state can be relatively cheap, but moving across the country is another story. Of course if you live alone and you can make it across the country with all of your belongings in one trip in your car, then the expense would just be the gas, and however many hotels you stay at. This is not realistic for a lot of people however and most people, especially people moving across the country, will have to hire a company that provides moving services.

There are a lot of different moving companies and they all have different fees. It can get pretty expensive if you don’t pay attention to all of them. You want to make sure that you only select moving services that you need. Your preselected services will determine the final outcome of the price.

Factors That Contribute to Moving Costs

Although each situation is specific, here are some factors that will determine your cost:

  • City Moving From
  • City Moving To
  • Services Needed (Packing, Loading, Unloading)
  • Storage
  • Size of Residence
  • Estimated Linear Feet

This obviously shows that prices can dramatically change for moving across the country depending on all these factors. For example: Moving from Detroit to San Diego with the need of packing, loading, and loading, in a 3 bedroom house, with an estimated linear feet of 33, can cost you close too $11,000! These number can change dramatically however with just the tweak of a few options.

You want to do a lot of talking with your contractors that you hired and/or with many different moving companies. Usually if you can find better prices from a-not-so-established company, you can mention these prices to the bigger companies. Most of the time they will be willing to knock down some of the costs. Remember, when moving across the country, negotiation and planning is key!



Moving Costs to a New House On the Other Side of the Country is a post from: BuildDirect. We cover a variety of home improvement products including laminate flooring, hardwood floors, bamboo flooring, tile, decking and more. We also offer a wide range of info on interior design, housing trends, home how to, green building and living, and more.

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